ABOUT THE CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER OF COMTO

 

Mission Statement

 

Central Florida COMTO's mission is to strengthen the position of minorities and women within the transportation corporate industry through access to employment, career and contract opportunities in the Central Florida area.

 

Vision Statement

 

Central Florida COMTO is a dynamic multi-modal transportation organization that provides leadership programs as well as, advocacy services to the needs of the businesses, members and communities within the Central Florida area including, but not limited to, Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Hardee, Highlands, Polk, Pasco, Pinellas, and Sarasota Counties.

 

The organization enhances quality of life for our members and local community by providing:

 

1.  a network for business opportunities,

2.  strong national and local political participation,

3.  access to career advancement prospects,

4.  insight on minority issues, training and educational programs, and

5.  scholarship opportunities.

 

Purpose Statement

 

The purpose of the Central Florida COMTO Chapter is: to promote better conditions, circumstances and an environment under which all minority groups may achieve meaningful representation, participation and beneficial results arising out of, and in connection with, the operation of designated public or private transportation facilities of all modes. Designated facilities are defined as (a) those facilities which are the direct or indirect beneficiaries of, and participants in, United States federal, state/territorial and local government funding, and (b) those facilities impacted by federal, state/territorial and local transportation legislation involving highways, railroads, waterways, air transportation and mass transportation.

 

The Central Florida COMTO Chapter will develop, conduct and convene transportation education activities within the meaning of Section 501 (c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code (or the corresponding provision of any future federal tax laws) including, but not limited to: (a) the study, investigation and analysis of the impact of federal, state/territorial and local transportation legislation upon the minority workforce, vendor and customer base; (b) research into programs, grants, and other resources available to minorities; (c) promoting understanding within the appropriate governmental agencies of the positive and negative impact of proposed legislation upon minorities; (d) supporting the retention, expansion and enforcement of all United States laws relating to equal opportunity; (e) ensuring the active, visible and effective participation by all minority groups in the affairs of transportation operations at the policy-making, board of directors, and all other levels, in all of the aforesaid jurisdictions, and in other professional and public-interest transit-related organizations; and (f) the development, support and conduct of educational training opportunities, internship/work study programs, and scholarship programs for graduate, undergraduate and high school students in transportation, planning or other related fields.

 

The Central Florida COMTO Chapter will perform any and all duties, enter into any agreements, and sign any and all documents necessary and incidental to conduct the aforementioned activities; and will engage the services of professional agencies, consultants or any and all persons deemed necessary by the CEO and/or Board of Directors to achieve the aforementioned purposes.

 

The Central Florida COMTO Chapter will engage in any other relevant activities permitted by law and by Section 501 (c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code (or the corresponding provision of any future federal tax laws).